Defence PS Inspects 2,000-Bed Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital Project

Principal Secretary for Defence Dr Patrick Mariru has carried out an inspection of the Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital Multi-Speciality Hospital project. He was joined by Deputy Governor Evans Kapkea during the site visit in Uasin Gishu.

The development involves building a 2,000-bed facility in its first phase. It is positioned to become Kenya’s largest hospital once complete. The Ministry of Defence is handling construction in partnership with the Ministry of Health.

The vision /Handout

Updates from site shared during the inspection highlight progress on the expansive development, with the foundation pads casting ongoing. The project is described as a transformative healthcare investment for the region and the country.

Work progress /Handout

The hospital is expected to greatly expand access to specialised medical care. It will serve patients locally, nationally and potentially across Africa, while supporting medical training and research.

Completion of the first phase is targeted for early 2027. The timeline reflects the scale of this flagship healthcare infrastructure project.

Senior officials from the Ministry of Defence and Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital participated in the tour. Their involvement underscores coordinated oversight of the works.

This project forms part of broader initiatives to strengthen Kenya’s healthcare system. Large hospital developments require significant coordination and resources to meet technical and operational standards.

The added bed capacity should help reduce pressure on existing referral hospitals. It offers potential for more advanced treatment options available domestically.

Such inspections allow teams to assess on-site progress, quality and adherence to schedules. They remain standard practice for major public infrastructure works.

The collaboration between defence and health ministries leverages specialised capabilities for critical social projects. Similar arrangements have been applied to other healthcare facilities.

For the local construction sector, a project of this size sustains demand for labour, materials and equipment. The inspection highlights continued advancement on the works.

Residents and healthcare providers in the area anticipate improved services upon opening. The facility is designed as a major referral centre for specialised care.

The inspection highlights continued momentum on one of Kenya’s largest ongoing hospital projects. Regular reviews help keep the early 2027 target on track.